On Monday, President Donald Trump revealed a major naval initiative, directing the U.S. Navy to develop a new class of advanced warships. These vessels, to be designated as the "Trump-class," are described as significantly larger, faster, and more potent than any previous American warship.
The president stated that the program will commence with the construction of two battleships, with an eventual goal of expanding the fleet to include 20 to 25 new ships. Navy Secretary John Phelan emphasized the strategic impact, remarking: "Our adversaries will know, when the Trump-class USS Defiant appears on the horizon, American victory at sea is inevitable."
In other developments, the Trump administration has initiated the recall of nearly 30 ambassadors and senior diplomats. Diplomatic sources indicate this move is part of a plan to promote officials loyal to the current administration within the State Department, a departure from typical non-partisan transitions.
Separately, the administration has ordered an immediate pause on all leases for offshore windfarm projects currently under construction. The Department of the Interior cited "national security risks," specifically concerns about radar interference from wind turbines, and stated it would collaborate with the Department of Defense to address these issues.
New data from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shows a record high number of individuals in immigration detention, exceeding 68,400 people as of mid-December 2025.
Additionally, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer announced he will introduce a resolution to direct the Senate to pursue legal action against the Justice Department regarding the incomplete release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Other news includes CBS News facing criticism for pulling a 60 Minutes investigation into a Salvadoran prison, over 100 organizations losing federal funding for human-trafficking survivor support, and international reactions to a U.S. special envoy appointment concerning Greenland.
